Forex Bureau Operator Robbed Of GH¢250,000 Cash And Gold Worth GH¢150,000 In Broad Daylight

• A forex bureau operator was robbed of GH¢250,000 cash and gold worth GH¢150,000 in broad daylight at Amanfrom
• The victim was on his way to purchase gold from a customer when he was attacked by men on a motorbike
• An eyewitness said the robbers claimed they were police officers when bystanders tried to intervene

Two robbers on a motorbike robbed a forex bureau operator of GH¢250,000 cash and gold worth GH¢150,000.

The robbery occurred around 11:00 am on Thursday, December 28, at Amanfrom in the Ga South Municipality.

The victim, Alhaji Mumuni, told Adom News that he was on his way with his brother to purchase gold from a customer when they were attacked.

He said the robbers stopped then and fired warning shots.

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The business owner said that when he and his brother failed to hand over the bag, the suspects started firing directly at them.

An eyewitness said bystanders tried to intervene, but the suspects directed the gun at them.

Robbers on motorbike attack man in Adabraka official town

A man in Adabraka was robbed of a substantial amount of cash by two men in broad daylight.

The robbery occurred in Adabraka Official Town in Accra, between Nobles Spot and Aponkye Spot in the area.

The robbers were on a motorbike and secretly followed the victim before attacking with a pistol.

Man jailed for violent robbery

A 19-year-old man was jailed 17 years after stabbing a woman and robbing her of GH¢976.

The convict pleaded for mercy when he was given a 17-year jail term for the attack, which took place at Sakumono.

The convict said he did not know what came over him when he attacked the woman and robbed her.

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Thief traced using stolen AirPods

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a thief was arrested a few days after he broke into a room at Nungua in Accra and stole cash and personal effects, including an Apple AirPods.

30-year-old Bortey Borteye's decision to steal the AirPods helped police track the gadget on the complainant's phone, leading to his arrest.

He has been jailed on two counts for five and two years, but the sentences will run concurrently.

Source: YEN.com.gh